Tapenade - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Tapenade is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 anchovy fillets, mashed
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 cup black nostraline olives, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup green Sicilian olives, pitted and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
- Toasted bread and garlic, to serve
- Sliced heirloom tomatoes, to serve, optional
Instructions
- Cook's Note: Nostraline olives are a type of black olive from the Tuscany region of Italy. Any high-quality brined black olive, such as nicoise or kalamata, can be used in their place.
- Mash the anchovies with the garlic in a mortar and pestle. Mix in the olives, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice and capers.
- If desired, serve the tapenade on toasted bread rubbed with raw garlic, a drizzle of olive oil and a slice of beautiful heirloom tomato.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Tapenade recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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